Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 168 A Bank Card

Eileen was in her room, secretly sketching. She had to do it covertly as her father

disapproved. She locked the door to ensure her privacy.

After half an hour of drawing, a sudden knock on the door startled Eileen. She quickly put away her sketchbook and went to answer it.

Seeing the person outside, Eileen asked coldly, “What do you want?”

Eric told her, “Come down for dinner.”

Eileen replied. “Got it, I’ll change my clothes and come down.”

Just as she was about to close the door, something blocked it. Eileen saw a foot wedged in the door

gap. “What are you trying to do?” she asked.

“Won’t you invite me in?” he asked with a smirk.

“You’re crazy. It’s time for dinner. Why would you want to come in?”

Seeing his intense gaze. Eileen felt uneasy but reluctantly said, “Fine, do as you wish.”

Releasing her grip on the doorknob, she turned around and went to the wardrobe. Taking our her usual cashmere long skirt, she put it on along with leggings since the house was heated. It wouldn’t be too cold. She walked into the bathroom to change. She didn’t forget to tie her long hair into a bun with a ha

tie, letting a few strands fall around her ears.

Eric sat at his desk, tapping his leg rhythmically. There was a workbook on his lap, and he was flipping through it, page by page.

Seeing him so engrossed, she secretly rolled her eyes. She couldn’t understand what was so interesting about it, thinking he was just pretending.

Today, Eric wore a light-colored sweater, exuding a mature aura. His well-defined facial features were cold and stern, with a touch of masculinity. His eyes were like deep black holes. hiding countless secrets.

People like him were skilled at concealing their hypocrisy and desires.

In the capital circle, Eileen had attended gatherings before and met handsome men, including professional models and somewhat famous actors.

Compared to them, Eric was not outstanding, but he had a unique temperament.

locked eyes

that he had experienced

a fierce aura that surpassed many others. In his presence, people unconsciously

mere presence could send shivers down one’s spine.

despite being such a person, he remained calm and composed, handling

a good man and was extremely dangerous,

was one of them.

Eric in her past life found it difficult to break free once

got into trouble, Eileen rarely saw many women around him, except for

Lilian should be

Lilian was already dead. He must

wondered if he was upset now that his girlfriend of one

allowing anything to disturb his composure. He always handled things

the vanity, a pair of pearl earrings in her hand. He wondered what she was daydreaming about. Suddenly, Eileen’s fingers loosened, and the earrings fell to her feet. As she bent

reached for the earrings, but instead of giving them to her, Eric helped

in place, not daring to move.

Eric stood beside her,

“It’s nothing.”

“The other one…”

need, I can do it myself. I’ll

Vera’s voice echoed as she quickly appeared at the door. “Eric, you’re so slow! I’m

eat!”

curiously looked around. The room was spacious and luxurious.

ahead. I’m almost ready. I just need to change my shoes.”

on a pair of flat Blake cashmere shoes. They were warm and could also

the couch in the hall. Several monetary gift envelopes were placed

tradition, on the first day of the New Year, Eileen had

did not have many rules when facing Eric, but he was

As for Vera…

of the family. Therefore, she wasn’t obligated to follow the

health and happiness in the new

handed over a thick

weight inside indicated there was at least ten thousand. “Thank you, Father.” Eileen

took out another envelope from his suit pocket. “This is for

me money. Eric, it’s not easy for you to

given Vera

glanced at Vera.

and said, “Accept it.

but Eric didn’t release his grip on it. “What about your blessings?”

slightly. “May you live